Taiga

• With the On-Premise deployment option, organizations can install and run Taiga on their own servers behind a firewall or VPN, keeping project data within their own infrastructure 
• Additional costs may arise if your team exceeds the included storage limits or requires custom integrations that need extra development work 
• Taiga is a suitable option for organizations with limited budgets, particularly those that prefer the free self-hosted deployment option 
• The Private Cloud deployment includes a dashboard that allows administrators to manage and control their Taiga instance 

Taiga structures its plans around project limits, storage capacity, support levels, and deployment flexibility, allowing teams to choose an option that aligns with their project management requirements, as shown below: 

Taiga also offers deployment options for organizations that need a dedicated managed environment, self-hosted infrastructure, or a free entry-level plan, as compared below: 

Each Taiga plan differs in terms of project limits, storage capacity, and support options. Higher-tier plans provide increased storage, unlimited projects, and more advanced support services. A detailed comparison of these plans is provided below: 

Enthusiast 

Ideal For: Individuals, freelancers, hobbyists, and small teams managing a limited number of projects.

What To Know About This Plan: Priced at €5 per month or €50 per year, this plan provides access to a limited number of public and private projects while supporting unlimited users. It is suitable for teams that need more resources than the free plan but do not require unlimited projects.

Taiga Enthusiast Features: 

• Up to 5 public projects
• Up to 5 private projects
• 100 MB storage
• Unlimited users
• Community support 

Basic

Ideal For: Growing teams and organizations that need unlimited projects and additional storage without paying for premium support.

What To Know About This Plan: Priced at €20 per month or €200 per year, this plan removes project limits and increases storage capacity. It is designed for teams that manage multiple projects and need access to standard support services.

Taiga Basic Features: 

• Unlimited projects
• 500 MB storage
• Unlimited users
• Basic support

Premium 

Ideal For: Large teams and organizations that require greater storage capacity and priority assistance for ongoing project management activities.

What To Know About This Plan: Priced at €60 per month or €600 per year, this plan offers the highest storage allocation among the standard cloud subscriptions and includes premium support for teams with larger project requirements.

Taiga Premium Features: 

• Unlimited projects
• 3 GB storage
• Unlimited users
• Premium support 

Many users consider Taiga a cost-effective project management solution, with one reviewer noting that it offers "great value for small teams without expensive subscriptions." Others appreciate the free and open-source deployment options, describing them as "a huge advantage for organizations with limited budgets." Several users also highlight the unlimited user access across plans, stating that "being able to add team members without extra per-user fees keeps costs predictable." However, some users mention that "storage limits on lower-tier plans can become restrictive," which may require an upgrade as project data grows.

Organizations considering a paid plan or custom deployment should assess their requirements before selecting a subscription or requesting a quote. The following factors can help determine the most suitable option: 

• Estimate the number of public and private projects your team expects to manage to determine whether a limited or unlimited project plan is required
• Review your expected storage needs, including project files, attachments, and documentation, to ensure the selected plan provides sufficient capacity
• Identify the level of support your organization requires, ranging from community support to premium support or priority support with an SLA
• Determine whether a cloud-hosted, private cloud, or self-hosted deployment aligns best with your security, compliance, and infrastructure requirements
• Consider future growth in projects, users, and storage usage to avoid frequent plan upgrades

Lastly, prepare details about infrastructure preferences, security requirements, and expected resource usage if you plan to request a custom quote for Private Cloud or On-Premise deployment options.

Whether Taiga is worth the investment depends on your project management requirements, budget, deployment preferences, and support needs. The following considerations can help you evaluate its value: 

Value For Money 

Users often describe Taiga as a "cost-effective project management tool" because it offers a free plan, affordable paid subscriptions, and a free self-hosted option. Many reviewers appreciate that "unlimited users are included" across plans, which helps avoid additional user-based costs. Some users also note that the platform provides "good value for growing teams" that need agile project management features without a large software budget. However, a few reviewers mention that "storage limits can become restrictive" on lower-tier plans as projects expand.

Ease Of Use 

Many users describe Taiga as "easy to use" and "straightforward to navigate" for managing agile projects. Reviewers often mention that "setting up projects and boards is simple" and does not require extensive training. Some users also appreciate the "clean interface" and organized project views that make day-to-day task management easier. However, a few reviewers note that "self-hosted setup requires technical knowledge" compared to the cloud-hosted plans.

Users rated Taiga 4 out of 5. The following platforms are considered the best alternatives, along with their starting prices and user ratings: 

Disclaimer: The pricing is subject to change.

Based on user feedback, Taiga has received the following scores: 

• Overall rating: 4/5 
• Customer Support: 3/5 
• Functionality: 3/5 

At this stage, the decision depends on whether Taiga's pricing, deployment options, and project management capabilities align with your team's requirements. To choose the most suitable option, consider the following: 

• The Gratis plan is best suited for individuals and small teams that need basic project management capabilities with limited projects and storage at no cost
• The Enthusiast plan is a good choice for users who need additional public and private projects while keeping subscription costs low
• The Basic plan is better suited for growing teams that require unlimited projects, increased storage, and access to standard support services
• The Premium plan is most appropriate for organizations that need higher storage limits and premium support for ongoing project management activities
• The On-Premise deployment option is ideal for organizations that want to host the platform within their own infrastructure and maintain control over project data
• The Private Cloud deployment option is best for organizations that require a dedicated managed environment, scalable resources, and administrative control through a dedicated dashboard

Rather than focusing only on plan features, the final decision should be based on your expected project volume, storage requirements, support needs, and preferred deployment model.

1. Is there a free version available?

Yes, Taiga offers the Gratis plan, which includes 1 public project, 1 private project, 10 MB of storage, unlimited users, and community support.

2. Does Taiga charge per user?

No. Taiga includes unlimited users across its Gratis, Enthusiast, Basic, Premium, On-Premise, and Private Cloud options.

3. Which plan includes unlimited projects?

The Basic and Premium cloud plans include unlimited projects. Unlimited projects are also available with the On-Premise and Private Cloud deployment options.

4. Can users host Taiga on their own servers?

Yes. The On-Premise deployment option allows organizations to install and run Taiga on their own infrastructure behind a firewall or VPN.

5. What is the difference between On-Premise and Private Cloud plans?

On-Premise is hosted within your own infrastructure, while Private Cloud provides a dedicated Taiga instance hosted and managed by Taiga Cloud Services.